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Carl S. Carlson — Thought Leader

Author of Inside FMEA articles, FMEA Resources page, and multiple books, and a co-host on Speaking of Reliability.


This author's archive lists contributions of articles and episodes.

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SOR 084 The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Part II

SOR 084 The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Part II

The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Part II

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss to discuss the most common mistakes made by FMEA practitioners and how they can be avoided.
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SOR 083 The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Part I

SOR 083 The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Part I

The Most Common FMEA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Part I

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss some of the most common mistakes made by FMEA practitioners and how they can be avoided. In this episode, 4 of the most common mistakes are discussed.
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SOR 075 Gap Assessment Process

SOR 075 Gap Assessment Process

The Gap Assessment Process

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss how to identify what to include in your reliability plans.
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SOR 074 The Scope of a Reliability Plan

SOR 074 The Scope of a Reliability Plan

The Scope of a Reliability Plan

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss how to determine and agree on the overall scope of reliability plans, and why this is important.
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SOR 073 The Essence of Reliability Plans

SOR 073 The Essence of Reliability Plans

The Essence of Reliability Plans

Abstract

There are many important attributes to reliability plans.

In this episode, Carl and Fred discuss what is meant by reliability plan tasks and how to increase the effectiveness of reliability plans by writing well thought out task descriptions.
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SOR 069 Should reliability prediction be part of your reliability plan?

SOR 069 Should reliability prediction be part of your reliability plan?

Should reliability prediction be part of your reliability plan?

Abstract

Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the controversial subject of reliability prediction. The discussion centers around the value of reliability prediction and whether or not it should be part of a reliability plan.
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SOR 068 What definition of failure is used to measure Reliability?

SOR 068 What definition of failure is used to measure Reliability?

What definition of failure is used to measure Reliability?

Abstract

Join Carl and Fred as they discuss “what is a failure?” The discussion centers around the context of measuring reliability. Reliability experts do not always agree on the definition of “failure.”
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SOR 067 What important task is often left out of reliability plans?

SOR 067 What important task is often left out of reliability plans?

What important task is often left out of reliability plans?

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss the importance of well-defined reliability requirements and how to characterize them in technical specifications and use them in testing.
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SOR 054 Can Reliability be Measured without Physical Testing?

SOR 054 Can Reliability be Measured without Physical Testing?

Can Reliability be Measured without Physical Testing?

Abstract

Fred and Carl discuss the use of analytical tools to assess and measure reliability.
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SOR 053 What Are Some of the Execution Pitfalls for Reliability Plans?

SOR 053 What Are Some of the Execution Pitfalls for Reliability Plans?

What Are Some of the Execution Pitfalls for Reliability Plans?

Abstract

Fred and Carl discuss the subject of executing the tasks from a reliability plan.
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SOR 052 Lessons Learned in Writing Effective Reliability Plans

SOR 052 Lessons Learned in Writing Effective Reliability Plans

Lessons Learned in Writing Effective Reliability Plans

Abstract

Fred and Carl discuss the lessons learned from years of experience in working with companies in developing reliability plans.
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SOR 046 The What, Who, How, When, and Why of Reliability Tasks

SOR 046 The What, Who, How, When, and Why of Reliability Tasks

The What, Who, How, When, and Why of Reliability Tasks

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss reliability tasks and how we should approach reliability planning. Details including the rationale need to be clear.
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SOR 045 Supplier Not Meeting Your Reliability Requirements

SOR 045 Supplier Not Meeting Your Reliability Requirements

Supplier Not Meeting Your Reliability Requirements

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss including reliability specifications in supplier requirements, too.

We discuss the impact of the focus on cost and delivery and adding reliability to the discussion and contracts.
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SOR 044 Reliability Targets and Technical Specifications

SOR 044 Reliability Targets and Technical Specifications

Setting Reliability Objectives Like Any Specification

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss setting reliability requirements.

Instead of a soft goal or “generally good” thing to achieve, make them specific and clear. Make them a requirement to for the development teams to achieve.
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SOR 043 Environmental Testing and Reliability

SOR 043 Environmental Testing and Reliability

The Environment is Part of the Definition of Reliability

Abstract

Carl and Fred discuss the connection of environmental testing to the reliability performance of a product.

The relationship between performance elements of a product and how they perform in the range of environmental conditions expected.
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